If you are reading this in Mathews County, Virginia, your family may be facing one of the most terrifying moments of your lives. Your child went away to college, full of hope for new friendships and experiences. Instead, they were hurt, humiliated, or even tortured. We understand the fear, the anger, and the desperate need for answers that families in Mathews County feel when hazing shatters their lives. We are here to tell you that you are not alone, and we are here to help your family fight back.

We know that many families in Mathews County send their children to universities across Virginia and beyond, including esteemed institutions like the College of William & Mary, Christopher Newport University, Old Dominion University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and the University of Virginia. These schools, much like the University of Houston where we recently filed a landmark $10 million hazing lawsuit, attract bright young minds. Unfortunately, where there are universities and Greek life, there is often hazing – a dangerous, illegal practice that national organizations and institutions too often fail to prevent.

At Attorney911, we are actively fighting against this dark reality. We have taken on powerful fraternities and universities, demanding accountability for their part in these egregious acts. Our firm is led by attorneys Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña, who bring a combined 37 years of legal experience, including invaluable insights gained from their previous work defending insurance companies. They know the tactics the other side will use, and they use that knowledge to aggressively represent victims of hazing across the nation, including families right here in Mathews County.

The Nightmare in Houston: A Warning for Mathews County Families

What happened to Leonel Bermudez in Houston just weeks ago is a stark warning. His story, and the lawsuit we have filed, represents everything Attorney911 stands for: aggressive representation of hazing victims, data-driven litigation strategy, and relentless pursuit of accountability for every entity responsible for hazing injuries. This case is not just about a single incident; it’s about holding powerful institutions responsible for a systemic problem that could affect your child at any college or university, including those attended by students from Mathews County.

Leonel Bermudez was a “ghost rush,” a prospective member who wasn’t even enrolled at the University of Houston yet. He was planning to transfer for the upcoming semester. Yet, he accepted a bid to join the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity on September 16, 2025. What followed was weeks of systematic abuse, torture, and hazing that landed him in the hospital for four days with severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure.

We know from news reports, including ABC13, KHOU 11, and the Houston Public Media, that the abuse was horrifying. Leonel was waterboarded with a garden hose – a practice recognized internationally as torture. He was hog-tied. He was forced to eat until he vomited and then made to run sprints over his own vomit. He endured extreme physical punishment, including over 100 push-ups, 500 squats, bear crawls, and “suicides” until he collapsed and could not stand without help. He was reportedly struck with wooden paddles and forced to participate in these rituals while being sleep-deprived and exposed to cold weather in his underwear.

When Leonel finally made it home, he crawled up the stairs, utterly broken. His condition worsened, and his mother, witnessing his brown urine – a classic sign of muscle breakdown – rushed him to the hospital. There, he was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, a breakdown of muscle tissue releasing damaging proteins into the blood, and acute kidney failure, a life-threatening complication. He spent three nights and four days hospitalized, undergoing intensive medical treatment. Even today, he faces ongoing risks of permanent kidney damage.

This happened in Houston, but the same kind of brutality occurs at universities and fraternities nationwide. The same national fraternities that have paid out millions in settlements have chapters near Mathews County. The same institutional failures that allowed this to happen at the University of Houston exist at other universities. We want families in Mathews County to know that if their child suffers a similar nightmare, Attorney911 is here to fight for them with the same dedication and aggression.

Within days of Leonel’s hospitalization, the Pi Kappa Phi national organization suspended the chapter. By November 14, 2025, they voted to surrender their charter, and the Beta Nu chapter was permanently closed. The University of Houston itself called the conduct “deeply disturbing” and initiated criminal referrals. On November 21, 2025, we filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi National Headquarters, the University of Houston, the UH System Board of Regents, the Beta Nu Chapter Housing Corporation, and 13 individual fraternity members. This is not some theoretical fight; we are in the trenches right now, demanding justice.

What Hazing Really Looks Like: Beyond the Stereotypes

Many parents in Mathews County might have a picture in their minds of minor pranks or silly dares when they think of hazing. We want you to understand that modern hazing, particularly within certain fraternities and other student organizations, is far from innocent fun. It is calculated, systematic abuse designed to break down a pledge’s will, humiliate them, and force absolute obedience. It is torture, plain and simple.

What Leonel Bermudez endured is a tragic example of what hazing looks like today:

• Physical Torture: Forced calisthenics (push-ups, squats, bear crawls, “suicides”) until muscles literally fail, leading to conditions like rhabdomyolysis. Being hit with wooden paddles, as alleged in the Houston Chronicle, is outright assault.
• Waterboarding: The simulated drowning with a garden hose, reported by KHOU 11, is a barbaric act that constitutes pure physical and psychological torture. This wasn’t a prank; it was designed to instill terror.
• Forced Consumption: Making pledges eat until they vomit, and then forcing them to continue running through it, is not only disgusting but a profound act of dehumanization.
• Psychological Warfare: The humiliation of carrying sexually explicit objects, being stripped in cold weather, enduring sleep deprivation, and constant threats of further punishment or expulsion creates a climate of fear and psychological distress that can leave lasting scars. As our client shared, he is now fearful of retribution, a clear indicator of the psychological trauma inflicted.
• Systematic Abuse: Hazing is rarely a one-off incident. As our lawsuit alleges and as evidenced by the weeks of abuse Leonel endured, it’s often a structured program of cruelty. Another pledge in the same Pi Kappa Phi chapter even lost consciousness during a forced workout, and another was hog-tied face-down for over an hour. This shows a culture of escalating violence and disregard for human life.

These are not isolated incidents that only happen in big cities like Houston. The same national fraternities, the same “traditions,” and the same dangerous behaviors can be found at universities across Virginia, from the Tidewater region to the mountains, wherever students from Mathews County pursue their higher education.

Who Is Responsible When Hazing Occurs?

When your child is hurt by hazing, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed, not just by the emotional trauma, but by the question of who can be held accountable. The answer is often multiple parties, including those who directly participated, those who enabled it, and the institutions whose negligence allowed it to fester. In our $10 million lawsuit, we have targeted every entity that bears responsibility, and we approach every hazing case, including those from Mathews County, with the same comprehensive strategy.

Here are the different parties who can be held responsible in a hazing lawsuit:

1. The Local Chapter of the Fraternity or Sorority: This includes the specific group of students who organized and participated in the hazing activities. They are directly liable for the harm caused by their actions and the decisions of their officers, like the chapter president and pledgemaster, whom we named in our lawsuit.
2. The National Fraternity or Sorority Organization: National organizations, like Pi Kappa Phi, are responsible for overseeing their local chapters, setting anti-hazing policies, and enforcing those rules. When they know or should know about a “hazing crisis,” as alleged in our case, and fail to intervene, they are liable. These national bodies often have significant assets and insurance coverage.
3. The Host University or College: Universities have a non-delegable duty to protect their students, enforce anti-hazing regulations, and provide a safe environment. In our current lawsuit, the University of Houston is a key defendant because it owned the fraternity house where much of the hazing took place. This establishes direct premises liability. Furthermore, universities are responsible for supervising Greek life and intervening when hazing is reported or suspected. The fact that the University of Houston had a prior hazing hospitalization in 2017 underscores their institutional knowledge and failure to act. Whether your child attends a public university or a private college, their institution bears a responsibility for their safety.
4. The Fraternity/Sorority Housing Corporation: Often, a separate non-profit entity owns the physical fraternity or sorority house. This “housing corporation” can be held liable for failing to prevent hazing on its property, especially if it knew or should have known about dangerous activities. The Beta Nu Housing Corporation is also a defendant in our case.
5. Individual Members and Alumni: The students who directly participate in or facilitate hazing are personally liable for their actions. This includes chapter officers, who have a heightened responsibility, and even alumni who may host hazing events at their private residences. In our lawsuit, we’ve extended liability to 13 individual fraternity members, including a former member and his spouse who allowed hazing to occur at their home. This sends a powerful message that no one is immune from accountability.

We don’t just sue the “deep pockets;” we sue every person and entity that contributed to the hazing. Our history of working on the defense side for insurance companies means we understand how they try to shift blame and minimize payouts. We leverage that insider knowledge to aggressively pursue every available avenue of financial recovery for victims, ensuring that all responsible parties are held accountable.

Multi-Million Dollar Precedents: What These Cases Win

It is natural for families in Mathews County to wonder what justice looks like in such horrific circumstances. We want you to know that families across the country have successfully pursued multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in hazing cases. These victories not only provide crucial financial support for victims’ long-term care and recovery but also force institutions to finally confront and change their dangerous cultures. Our $10 million lawsuit for Leonel Bermudez is not an arbitrary number; it is firmly rooted in these established precedents:

• Stone Foltz, Bowling Green State University / Pi Kappa Alpha (2021): Total $10.1 Million+ in Settlements and Judgments. Stone Foltz, a pledge, died from alcohol poisoning after being forced to drink an entire bottle of alcohol during a “Big/Little” event. The family received $2.9 million from Bowling Green State University and $7.2 million from Pi Kappa Alpha national and individual members. More recently, in December 2024, a $6.5 million judgment was also issued against Daylen Dunson, the former chapter president, demonstrating that individual members can face significant personal liability. The fact that our demand for Leonel Bermudez matches this figure, even though he survived, reflects the egregious nature of his hazing and the severity of his medical injuries.
• Maxwell Gruver, Louisiana State University / Phi Delta Theta (2017): $6.1 Million Jury Verdict. Max Gruver, an 18-year-old freshman, died from acute alcohol poisoning after being forced to drink excessive amounts of alcohol during a “Bible Study” hazing event. A jury awarded his family $6.1 million. This case also led to the passage of the Max Gruver Act, making hazing a felony in Louisiana – a powerful testament to how these cases can drive legislative change. This verdict proves that juries are willing to award millions for hazing injuries and deaths.
• Timothy Piazza, Penn State University / Beta Theta Pi (2017): $110 Million+ in Settlements. Timothy Piazza, a 19-year-old pledge, died from a traumatic brain injury and internal bleeding after being forced to consume 18 drinks in 82 minutes during a “gauntlet” hazing ritual. Fraternity brothers waited 12 hours before calling 911 while he suffered. This case, documented largely by security camera footage, resulted in a confidential settlement estimated to be over $110 million and spurred the passage of the Timothy J. Piazza Antihazing Law in Pennsylvania. This monumental sum demonstrates the scale of damages when egregious conduct and institutional cover-ups are exposed.
• Adam Oakes, Virginia Commonwealth University / Delta Chi (2021): $4 Million+ Settlement. Adam Oakes, a freshman from Virginia, died from alcohol poisoning during a Delta Chi hazing event. His family filed a $28 million lawsuit, which eventually settled for over $4 million in October 2024. This case further reinforces the multi-million dollar reality of hazing claims and the impact they have on legislative reform, leading to “Adam’s Law” in Virginia.
• Andrew Coffey, Florida State University / Pi Kappa Phi (2017): Confidential Settlement. Andrew Coffey died from acute alcohol poisoning after being forced to drink an entire bottle of bourbon at a Pi Kappa Phi event. This is particularly relevant because Pi Kappa Phi is the same national organization involved in Leonel Bermudez’s case. Andrew’s death, tragically, did not lead to substantive change within the fraternity, highlighting a devastating pattern of negligence that we will expose further in our lawsuit.

These stories are not just headlines; they are human tragedies that resulted in real justice through aggressive legal action. They send a clear message: hazing will not be tolerated, and institutions and individuals who allow it to happen will pay a steep price. Families in Mathews County can draw hope from these cases, knowing that similar accountability is achievable for their loved ones.

Texas Law Protects You: Understanding Your Rights

For families in Mathews County, understanding the legal framework surrounding hazing is crucial. While our firm is based in Texas, the core legal principles and the aggressive approach we take are applicable to victims nationwide. Moreover, many states, including Virginia, have anti-hazing laws similar to Texas, and federal civil rights claims or negligence laws empower us to pursue your case regardless of the state in which the hazing occurred.

In Texas, our laws are particularly strong on hazing. The Texas Education Code, specifically Sections 37.151 through 37.157, provides a clear legal basis for both criminal prosecution and civil liability. These statutes define hazing broadly and establish severe consequences.

Let’s break down some key aspects that directly apply to a case like Leonel Bermudez’s, and could apply just as strongly to an incident involving a student from Mathews County:

• Definition of Hazing (§ 37.151): Texas law defines hazing as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, on or off campus, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of joining or maintaining membership in an organization. Our lawsuit meticulously details how the actions against Leonel—including the waterboarding, extreme physical exertion, forced eating, and physical strikes—fall squarely under this definition. This includes acts of physical brutality, sleep deprivation, exposure to elements, calisthenics causing unreasonable risk of harm, and forced consumption of substances.
• Criminal Penalties (§ 37.152): Hazing is a crime in Texas. If it causes serious bodily injury, it can be a Class A Misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail. If it causes death, it’s a State Jail Felony, with up to two years in state jail. Leonel’s rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure undoubtedly constitute “serious bodily injury,” meaning those who hazed him face potential jail time. This dual criminal and civil pathway is a powerful tool for justice.
• Organizational Liability (§ 37.153): This is critical. The law states that an organization commits an offense if it “condones or encourages hazing” or if its members or alumni commit or assist in hazing. This allows us to hold not just the individual perpetrators, but also the local chapter and the national organization, accountable. Penalties can include fines, denial of operation, and forfeiture of property.
• Universities Must Report Hazing (§ 37.155): Educational institutions in Texas are legally required to report hazing incidents to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board within 30 days of becoming aware of them. Failure to report is a Class B Misdemeanor. This provision forces transparency and provides a paper trail for accountability.
• CONSENT IS NOT A DEFENSE (§ 37.154): This is perhaps the most powerful aspect of Texas hazing law, and it directly refutes the common excuse offered by fraternities. The statute explicitly states: “It is not a defense to prosecution for an offense under this subchapter that the person against whom the hazing was directed consented to or acquiesced in the hazing activity.” This means that any argument by the fraternity or university that “Leonel chose to participate” or “he could have said no” is legally irrelevant. The state legislature has already decided that you cannot consent to being victimized by hazing, just as you cannot consent to assault. This legal truth applies with equal force to our hazing cases for Mathews County families.

Beyond these specific statutes, hazing victims can pursue civil claims based on broader legal theories, applicable in Mathews County and any other state:

• Negligence: This is the most common claim, arguing that the university, national organization, and individuals had a duty of care to the student, breached that duty through hazing, and thereby caused injuries and damages.
• Premises Liability: If hazing occurs on property owned or controlled by the university (like the UH fraternity house), they can be held liable for failing to maintain a safe environment.
• Negligent Supervision: This applies when national organizations or universities fail to adequately supervise their chapters or student groups, leading to hazing incidents.
• Assault and Battery: The physical acts of hazing—like hitting with paddles, forced physical exertion, or waterboarding—are crimes and constitute civil assault and battery.
• Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress: The extreme and outrageous nature of hazing often causes severe emotional and psychological trauma, a legal wrong for which victims can seek compensation.

This robust legal framework serves as our foundation for aggressively pursuing justice. When your child from Mathews County is harmed by hazing, we leverage every aspect of these laws to ensure maximum accountability and compensation.

Why Attorney911 Is the Obvious Choice for Mathews County Families

When hazing strikes, it feels like an emergency. You need immediate, aggressive, and expert help. Attorney911, Legal Emergency Lawyers™, is uniquely positioned to provide that help to families in Mathews County. We combine deep legal knowledge with an empathetic approach, ensuring that your family feels supported while we relentlessly pursue justice. We understand that you may be searching Google at 2 AM, scared and angry, and we want you to know why we are the firm you can trust.

Here’s what sets us apart for Mathews County hazing victims:

1. Currently Litigating a $10 Million Hazing Lawsuit: We are not theoretical. We are not “someday we hope to handle hazing cases.” We are actively fighting right now in Harris County Civil District Court, taking on Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for the horrific hazing of Leonel Bermudez. This active, high-stakes litigation demonstrates our proven capacity and commitment. Mathews County families get access to the same battle-tested strategies that we are employing in this landmark case.
2. Unmatched Insider Knowledge: Former Insurance Defense Attorneys: Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña began their careers defending insurance companies and large corporations. This is an unfair advantage for our clients. We know the defense’s playbook inside and out – their strategies for minimizing claims, their negotiation tactics, and their weaknesses. We leverage this rare, dual-perspective experience to dismantle their defenses and maximize your recovery. When we say an insurance company will try to lowball you, we know it because we used to be the ones doing the lowballing.
3. Nationwide Reach with Federal Court Authority: While our main offices are in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, hazing incidents know no geographical boundaries. We serve hazing victims nationwide, including those in Mathews County and surrounding areas like Gloucester, Middlesex, and York counties. Our admission to the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, and Ralph’s experience in the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals, grants us federal court authority which is often critical in cases against national organizations. Attorney Manginello also holds a dual-state bar license in Texas and New York, providing a strategic advantage when dealing with national fraternities often headquartered out-of-state.
4. Willingness to Travel and Remote Access: We understand that coming to Houston might be difficult, especially from Mathews County. We offer video consultations to make discussing your case convenient and accessible. And when needed, we will travel to Mathews County for depositions, client meetings, or trial, ensuring that distance is never a barrier to justice.
5. Deep Experience Against Powerful Defendants: Ralph Manginello was involved in the multi-billion dollar mass tort litigation against BP following the Texas City refinery explosion. This experience handling complex, high-stakes cases against massive corporate defendants directly applies to hazing cases involving powerful national fraternities and universities. We are not intimidated by large institutions or their legal teams.
6. Hazing-Specific Expertise: Ralph brings specialized focus areas to hazing litigation, including rhabdomyolysis injury recovery (precisely what Leonel Bermudez suffered), Kappa Sigma fraternity litigation, and Texas A&M University hazing cases. This direct, hands-on experience means we understand the nuances of these complex cases.
7. “Se Habla Español”: Our bilingual staff, including Lupe Peña who is fluent in Spanish, ensures that language barriers never prevent access to justice. This is especially important for the diverse families within Mathews County and surrounding Virginia communities.
8. NO UPFRONT FEES: We Work on Contingency: We understand that pursuing justice while dealing with medical bills and emotional trauma can be financially daunting. That’s why we take hazing cases on contingency. You pay us absolutely nothing upfront. We only get paid if and when we win your case. This aligns our interests with yours and ensures that financial resources do not stand in the way of seeking accountability.
9. Exceptional Client Care and Communication: Our 4.9-star rating with over 250 Google reviews speaks volumes about our commitment to our clients. Testimonials repeatedly highlight our consistent communication, responsiveness, and genuine care. As client Chad Harris said, “You are FAMILY to them and they protect and fight for you as such.” We know that a worried parent in Mathews County needs regular updates and compassionate support, and we deliver.

When your child is harmed by hazing, you need a firm that is not afraid to fight. You need a firm that knows exactly how to fight. And you need a firm that genuinely cares. Attorney911 is that firm, and we are ready to stand with families in Mathews County.

What To Do Right Now If Your Child Is Being Hazed

If you are a parent in Mathews County and your child has been subjected to hazing, the moments immediately following the incident are critical. Every step you take, or fail to take, can impact your ability to seek justice and compensation. We understand you are scared, angry, and overwhelmed, but taking these decisive actions can protect your child’s rights and future.

Here is what you should do right now:

1. Prioritize Medical Attention, Immediately: Your child’s health and safety are paramount. If they are injured, unconscious, experiencing severe pain (like muscle pain, weakness, or dark urine), or showing signs of alcohol poisoning or distress, call 911 or get them to the nearest emergency room in Mathews County (e.g., Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester, or other nearby facilities) immediately. Do not delay. Even if injuries seem minor, get them thoroughly checked by a doctor. Adrenaline can mask pain, and some conditions, like rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure, can worsen rapidly. Make sure they tell the medical staff that the injuries are a result of hazing.
2. Preserve ALL Evidence – Document Everything: This cannot be stressed enough. Evidence can disappear quickly, and hazers will attempt to cover their tracks.
   • Medical Records: Keep copies of all hospital records, emergency room reports, doctor’s notes, lab results (like creatine kinase levels), discharge summaries, and any prescriptions. Your child’s medical history from this incident is vital.
   • Photos and Videos: If safe to do so, take photos of any physical injuries (bruises, cuts, burns, swelling) on your child immediately. As they heal, continue to photograph the progression. If there are any photos or videos of the hazing itself, or the location where it occurred, secure them. (See our video “Can You Use Your Cellphone to Document a Legal Case?” for more tips.)
   • Communications: This is often a treasure trove of evidence. Screenshot or save every text message, GroupMe chat, Snapchat conversation, Instagram DM, email, or social media post related to the hazing. This includes messages from fraternity members, other pledges, or conversations your child had about the hazing. Do not delete anything, even if it seems irrelevant or embarrassing.
   • Witness Information: Collect the names and contact information of anyone who witnessed the hazing, other pledges, or even other students who may have heard about it. Their testimony can be crucial.
   • Documents: Save any pledge manuals, schedules, rules, or agreements your child received from the fraternity, sorority, or organization.
   • Financial Records: Keep track of all medical bills, receipts for medications, travel expenses for treatment, and any documentation of lost wages if your child missed work or internships due to the hazing.
3. DO NOT Communicate with the Fraternity/Sorority or University Alone: Do not confront the chapter members, leadership, alumni, or university administration without legal counsel. They are not your allies. They will try to control the narrative, gather information, and potentially minimize the incident or even twist your child’s words. Do not give any recorded statements. (Our video “Never Talk to the Insurance Company After an Accident” applies here, as universities and fraternities have their own legal and risk management teams.)
4. DO NOT Post on Social Media: Anything your child or family posts on social media can be used against them by the defense. This includes photos, comments, or even status updates about their recovery. It’s best to stay off social media entirely regarding the incident until advised by your attorney. (Watch our short video “Don’t Post on Social Media After an Accident.”)
5. Seek Mental Health Support: Hazing inflicts deep psychological wounds. Even if physical injuries are minor, the emotional trauma can be severe, leading to PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other long-term issues. Seek professional counseling or therapy for your child. Their mental health records will also serve as vital evidence in a legal claim.
6. Call Attorney911 IMMEDIATELY: Time is of the essence. In most states, including Virginia, there is a statute of limitations (often two years) for personal injury and wrongful death cases. Missing this deadline means losing your right to sue forever. The sooner you call us, the sooner we can secure critical evidence, interview witnesses before memories fade, and prevent the destruction of records. (See our video “Is There a Statute of Limitations on My Case?”)

We are available 24/7 for families in Mathews County who are facing a hazing emergency. We will listen with compassion, explain your legal options clearly, and begin building a powerful case for justice.

Contact Us: Your Legal Emergency Hotline in Mathews County

If you are a parent in Mathews County, Virginia, and your child has been victimized by hazing, you are facing a legal emergency. That’s why we are here: Attorney Legal Emergency Lawyers™. We understand the fear, the confusion, and the overwhelming desire for justice. We have seen what hazing does to bright young students and their families, and we are committed to fighting tirelessly on your behalf.

Our attorneys are currently representing a hazing victim against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston in a landmark $10 million lawsuit. We know how to build these cases, how to hold powerful institutions accountable, and how to win against those who perpetuate and enable hazing. We bring this same aggressive, data-driven approach to every case we handle, including those for families in Mathews County.

You have legal rights. We are fighting this fight right now – and we will fight for Mathews County victims too.

For a free, confidential consultation, call our Legal Emergency Hotline 24/7:

📞 1-888-ATTY-911

You can also reach us via email at ralph@atty911.com or visit our website at attorney911.com.

We work on a contingency fee basis for hazing victims. This means there are $0 upfront costs for Mathews County families. We don’t get paid unless and until YOU get paid.

Distance is never a barrier to justice. While our main offices are in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, Texas, hazing happens at colleges and universities across America, including those attended by students from Mathews County. We offer video consultations for your convenience and will travel to Mathews County for depositions, meetings, or trial when your case demands it. Our federal court authority and dual-state bar licenses equip us to handle complex cases against national organizations, no matter their location.

Whether your child was hazed in a fraternity or sorority at the College of William & Mary, on an athletic team at Christopher Newport University, within a club at Old Dominion University, or in any organization across Virginia, we can help. We stand ready to protect your child, your family, and your right to a safe, hazing-free education.

To other victims of the UH Pi Kappa Phi hazing: We know there are more of you. Our client, Leonel Bermudez, was not the only one subjected to this abuse. Other pledges suffered, and many more know the truth. You have rights too. As Attorney Lupe Peña said, “If this prevents harm to another person, that’s what we’re hoping to do. Let’s bring this to light. Enough is enough.” Call us. Let’s bring them all to justice.

Your call to 1-888-ATTY-911 is the first step toward reclaiming justice and ensuring that what happened to your child in Mathews County – or wherever the hazing occurred – never happens to another student again.